2025 NC BLET Firearms

What are the reaction times for daytime and nighttime used for investigational purposes?

1.5 seconds for daytime

2.5 seconds for nighttime

What is the reaction time for simple reaction?

.75 seconds

What does action beats reaction mean?

once the average suspect grips a gun in his waistband he can pull it clear and fire a shot at a pursuing officer in less time than most people can blink their eyes and in less time than the officer can process what's happening and react to defend himself

What is the reactionary gap?

the minimum amount of space needed to ensure that you can properly react to whatever threat may be presented by a suspect being questioned or detained

For edged weapons what is your safety zone?

20-25 feet

For impact weapons what is your safety zone?

10-12 feet plus the length of the object

For empty hand what is your safety zone?

5-6 feet

What are some circumstances when your weapons should be out and ready for a known threat?

person with a gun call

known high-risk traffic stop

violent encounters

An officer is not required to see a deadly weapon if there is?

probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a threat of serious physical harm rither to the officer or others

Can you handcuff an assailant even after the assailant has been shot?

yes if necessary to protect officers, the public, or the assailant

Once there are no more threats what is top priority?

aid to the injured which includes the assailant

The 14th amendment due process clause requires?

the responsible government authorities to provide medical care to persons who have been injured while being apprehended by the police

Officers must call for what after a shooting?

immediate medical assistance even if the assailant appears to be deceased

You will have a loss of fine motor skills at a heart rate of?

115 BPM

You will have a loss of complex motor skills at a heart rate of?

145 BPM

Gross motor skills are enhanced at a heart rate of?

145-175 BPM

Auditory exclusion, loss of cognitive reasoning, tunnel vision, binocular vision, and loss of near vision at a heart rate of?

175 BPM

What are some examples of a condition white?

at home with family, watching a movie, or having dinner together

What is ongoing during condition yellow?

the observation and orientation of the OODA loop

What is a person entering during the condition orange phase?

the decision phase of the OODA loop

What is a person in during condition red?

the act phase

What is the purpose of the color code system?

knowing how the officer may react when faced with a violent situation; the officer will have thought out situations and prepared possible solutions and alternative so the officer reacts without having to think about the response

What is another name for box breathing?

autogenic or combat breathing

What is the process of breathing in tense situations?

inhale count of 4

hold breath for 4

exhale for 4

hold no breath count of 4

try for 6 rounds

During the day, short term memory captures events for?

later recall

When we sleep (deep sleep), significant memories are moved into?

long-term memory for later recall

After a stressful event (critical incident), the trauma thoughts are?

too big to move and get stuck

When we don't sleep well or go without sleep what happens to memory?

little to no short term memory will move over

Shot guns have barrels that are?

smooth inside and are called a smooth bore

The ridges or raised portions between the grooves are called?

lands

The violent flame of the primer explosion serves as what to ignite the power charge?

a match

In rimfire ammunition the primer compound is loaded inside the case and _____ into a little gutter around the rim at the head of the cartridge case.

spun

Rimfire ammunition is limited to?

low pressures

All high power pistol or rifle ammunition utilizes the?

centerfire case

When ignited in the open, the modern smokeless powder burns at a??

relatively slow sustained rate

Black powder is?

less stable than smokeless powder and has explosive qualities

When the trigger is pulled what happens?

the hammer or firing pin strikes the back of the cartridge which ignites the primer which in turn ignites the powder causing a buildup of gas inside the cartridge

When the pressure exceeds the amount of friction holding the bullet in place the bullet will?

begin to leave the cartridge and shoots the projectile into the bore

The moment a bullet leaves the barrel what pulls the bullet down off of its original path?

gravity

A bullet falls faster and more off of its original path ______?

the longer it travels

If you dropped a bullet from your hand from the same height and at the exact same time as you fired a bullet from a perfectly level rifle barrel, which bullet will hit the ground first?

they will both hit the ground at the exact same time

There is a _____ between line of sight (looking directly at the target) and trajectory.

difference

When sights are zeroed either on a pistol or rifle, the centerline of the bore is pointed at an?

upward angle to account for bullet drop

Terminal ballistics is?

the behavior and effects of a projectile when it hits and transfers its kinetic energy to a target

The primary/permanent cavity is?

the initial hole in the target made by the bullet

The temporary cavity is?

created as the bullet continues its path and the internal tissue is stretched beyond it's elasticity and is cut and torn as it quickly tried to return to its original position

If a cartridge does not fire keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and perform a?

tap, rack, ready

NCGS 14-315.1(a) states that any person who resides in the same premises as a minor, owns or possesses a firearm, and stores or leave the firearm in a condition that the firearm can be discharges and in a manner that the person knew or should have known that an unsupervised minor would be able to gain access to the firearm is guilty of?

a class 1 misdemeanor if a minor gains access to the firearm without the lawful permission of the minor's parents or a person having charge of the minor and the minor

Telling a child what is not an adequate legal defense if they accidently shoot themselves?

not to touch a gun

A squib load is?

a cartridge loaded with a primer but no powder or insufficient powder; dangerous event; there is a pop rather than normal sound of gunfire

What will not work to fix a squib load?

tap rack ready

The majority of OIS's occur within?

7 yards of the suspect

What percent of officer fatalities occur at night?

50%

During darkness loading and reloading should always be by?

feel

What flashlight techniques are utilized when shooting from a Weaver or Modified Weaver Stance?

Harries and Stacked Support

What flashlight techniques are utilized when shooting from a Isosceles or Modified Isosceles?

Ayoob, Puckett, and Chapman

What flashlight technique works equally with all shooting stances?

FBI technique

What are the 4 Cardinal Rules for Firearm Safety?

1. Treat all guns as loaded

2. Point muzzle in safe direction at all times

3. Be sure of your target and what is around and behind it

4. Keep your finger off the trigger, outside the trigger guard, and on the frame until you are on target and have a legal right to fire and have made the conscious decision to fire

What is the ideal local for your duty belt holster?

ideal placement should be at the outside seam line of your pant leg on your dominant hand side so it can be defended more effectively

What are the stances for firing a handgun?

Modified Isosceles

Isosceles

Weaver

Modified Weaver

In the modified isosceles stance it keeps your weapon?

bladed away from the suspect and can be used for self defense and for any weapon

In an isosceles stance the recoil will be felt?

at the shoulders

In the weaver/modified weaver your body is turned no more than ?

45 degrees

The 4th amendment restricts the use of deadly force including deadly forces unless?

the force used by an officer for any lawful purpose must be reasonable

What cannot authorize use of force?

state law

What does the courts use to determine if deadly force was reasonable?

Facts of each case that includes:

-severity of crime

-suspect poses immediate threat to officers/others

-suspect actively resisting arrest/attempting to evade arrest by flight

Who has the final say on reasonableness?

the US Supreme Court

What standard is used to determine reasonableness?

objective standard (a reasonable officer with these same facts and circumstances would have used deadly force also)

Using deadly force to stop the escape of a nondangerous fleeing felon is?

unreasonable under the 4th amendment

Reasonableness for Deadly force focuses on:

-the moment deadly force was used not the whole episode

-was the agency's use of force policy followed

Officer's have a legal obligation to do what in regards to deadly force?

be aware of any changes in law affecting the use of deadly or nondeadly force and any changes in agency policy regarding the use of force

The 3 provisions of NCGS 15A-401(d)(2) states what regarding deadly force:

An officer may use deadly force if reasonably necessary:

1. to defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly physical force

2. to effect an arrest or to prevent the escape from custody (based on probable cause) of a person who the officer reasonably believes is attempting to escape by means of a deadly weapon or who by his conduct or any other means indicates that he presents an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to others unless apprehended without delay

3. to prevent escape of a person from custody as a result of a conviction of a felony

There is not justification for what when using deadly force?

willful, malicious, or criminally negligent conduct

An attempt to disarm an officer is?

a lethal threat

If feasible before using deadly force?

identify yourself if you have time for warning and it will not delay harm

You should not use deadly force on?

persons threatening themselves (suicide) or threat to property

Any firing of a weapon is considered?

deadly force including warning shots

You should never fire warning shots to?

frighten or halt suspect from fleeing

The law doesn't require officers to _____ even when authorized due to situational considerations, religious or cultural considerations, legal considerations, the threat, other options, additional resources, available covers, and bystanders.

fire their weapon

What are some potential outcomes officers can experience after using deadly force?

criminal investigation

internal affairs investigation

civil rights charges (federally)

civil actions (lawsuits)

What happens during a criminal investigation following an OIS?

happens automatically; conducted by SBI and will be read your Miranda Rights

What happens during a Internal Affairs Investigation following an OIS?

automatic to determine policy violations (can be terminated/disciplined); also how did agency issued equipment perform, was the LE officer's training adequate to prepare them

If an officer refuses to answer questions or lies during an Internal Affairs Investigation can that be used in the criminal investigation?

No

Even if an officer is not indicted or terminated after an OIS an officer can still?

face federal civil rights violation charges depending on the circumstances

After an OIS both the officer and their agency can be?

civilly sued

How long can someone file a civil suit after an OIS?

3 years

During an OIS civil suit an officer will be provided?

attorney by their agency and they will pay any civil judgement awarded however officer can hire their own attorney

Hiring attorney for a civil suit is different from what?

obtaining legal advice before SBI interview

What is perception?

comprehending a situation such as a hazard by means of the senses and mind

What is a simple reaction?

a response to an expected situation such as responding to a traffic light

What is the OODA loop method?

Observe

Orient

Decide

Act

Observe in OODA loop means you are?

observing the conduct; using all your senses; looking at yourself and the situation as if you were an outsider not from your point of view

Orient in OODA loop means you are?

orient by understanding and interpreting the actions; most important process

Decide in OODA loop means you are?

consider lawful options/tactics and form a decision about what is the best next step to undertake during the encounter

-learning from experiences

-based on current mental perspective (make decisions and determine actions needed)

Act in OODA loop means you are?

act on or implement the decision; once completed starts over again; very quick process

The OODA loop method is a continous process in which?

you should always be on alert in a challenging situation (context of fighting opponent; applies to a strategic/tactical encounter with a violent felon where no over act of hostility has taken place yet)

An officer should always maintain?

an assertive level of appropriate/lawful control over subject never letting the suspect dictate a situation

What are some physiological factors that influence LE?

fear

brain

stress

mindset

intuition

The element of fear is?

the automatic reaction to a perceived threat that results in predictable physical, emotional, perceptual, and cognitive changes

a complex reaction in humans with many implications

The element of fear is known as?

the gift from Mother Nature that is experienced at a conscious and subconscious levels